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The Fine Print

Promotional value expires 30 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Membership expires and flight must be taken within 1 year of activation date. 24hr cancellation notice or fee up to Groupon price may apply. $25 rescheduling fee for changing initial booking date. Must sign waiver. Subject to weather. Not valid for holiday flights. Children older than 2 require their own membership. 400lb weight max.Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

Greatest Generation Aircraft

In olden times, climbing into the sky was only attainable by finding magic beans and then selling them to buy a blimp. Fly retro-style with this Groupon.

$59 for a Lieutenant-Level Membership ($120 Value)

One 30-minute flight experience in a C-47 departing from Meacham Airport. The aircraft holds 16 people.

Aircraft tour

T-shirt and commemorative patch

Offers to fly on members’-only trips

Periodical free trips to airshows

Quarterly parties for families<p>

Southern Cross C-47

Originally a TWA aircraft, the Southern Cross Douglas C-47 was adopted by the Army Air Corps to shuttle troops to the front. The twin-propeller plane survived World War II and in the ensuing years underwent a series of makeovers. Its career includes years spent as a reliable set of wings for Delta Air Lines, a troupe of skydiving enthusiasts, and at least one head of state. The C-47 is now meticulously restored to its original WWII-era condition and in the dutiful care of Greatest Generation Aircraft, a nonprofit organization that introduces 21st-century crowds to the C-47 during rides and aerial shows.

Customer Reviews

What a beautiful way to see the lights of Fort Worth. We took another couple with us and luckily one of them was an airplane enthusiast because he asked questions of the pilot - so we got some wonderful insight on that plane.
Yes, it was loud.... all I could think is that those poor soldiers who had to endure that day after day; sure makes me grateful for their service.